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Overview |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1080/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Molloy College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,807 students)
Marist College vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Molloy College?
- Marist College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Marist College than Molloy College ($43,900.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than Marist College ($27,243 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Molloy College are 0.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($17,120 vs. $17,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marist College as Molloy College (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 10% larger than aid received Molloy College ($22,904 vs. $20,822)
Marist College vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- Molloy College has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Molloy College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Molloy College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Molloy College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/